CONN vs MIN — MainMarket Sports

Women's National Basketball AssociationTarget Center · Minneapolis, MN

Connecticut

Sun

Final

Victory+ MIN

Our analysis

What happened

The Sun edged out the Lynx with a thrilling 90-89 victory in a nail-biter! The standout performance from a key player propelled the Sun to this exhilarating win.

The Sun's ability to capitalize on their free throw opportunities was crucial, as they outperformed the Lynx at the line, sealing the game late with clutch shots.
A standout performance from a key player lit up the court, showcasing a dazzling array of skills that kept the Sun in the lead when it mattered most.
This victory not only boosts the Sun's morale but also tightens the competitive landscape as they continue to chase playoff positioning.

How our pick did

Pick to winLynx to winMiss

CONN win7th in the Eastern Conference, 8 GB

Looking ahead

The Sun sit 7th in the Eastern Conference, 8 games back — coming off a loss, 3-7 over their last 10.
The Lynx lead the Western Conference by 0½ — coming off a win, 6-4 over their last 10.
Series tied 1-1 — they meet again Sep 20.
The Sun are up next home vs GS (Jul 10), then home vs POR.
The Lynx are up next home vs NY (Jul 11), then home vs PHX.

Shot chart

CONN33/65MakeMiss30/66MIN

Line score

Qtr	1	2	3	4	R
CONN	25	23	22	20	90
MIN	22	22	22	23	89

Scoring summary

Diamond Miller makes 3-foot layup (Brittney Griner assists)4th Quarter79-75
Courtney Williams makes 19-foot pullup jump shot (Natasha Howard assists)4th Quarter79-77
Kennedy Burke makes 23-foot three point jumper (Brittney Griner assists)4th Quarter82-77
Kayla McBride makes layup (Natasha Howard assists)4th Quarter82-79
Brittney Griner makes 3-foot two point shot (Diamond Miller assists)4th Quarter84-79
Kayla McBride makes 6-foot two point shot4th Quarter84-81
Kayla McBride makes free throw 1 of 14th Quarter84-82
Natasha Howard makes free throw 1 of 24th Quarter84-83
Natasha Howard makes free throw 2 of 24th Quarter84-84
Kennedy Burke makes 24-foot three point jumper (Leila Lacan assists)4th Quarter87-84
Brittney Griner makes layup (Charlisse Leger-Walker assists)4th Quarter89-84
Natasha Howard makes two point shot4th Quarter89-86
Diamond Miller makes free throw 2 of 24th Quarter90-86
Courtney Williams makes 23-foot three pointer4th Quarter90-89

Box score

Players

Player	MIN	PTS	FG	3PT	FT	REB	AST	TO	STL	BLK	OREB	DREB	PF	+/-
D. Miller	19	5	2-7	0-1	1-2	4	3	1	0	1	0	4	3	-1
B. Griner	34	29	11-14	0-0	7-11	10	3	1	2	2	2	8	4	+13
O. Nelson-Ododa	29	10	4-6	0-0	2-8	8	3	2	1	2	2	6	3	+3
C. Leger-Walker	28	6	2-8	2-4	0-0	4	5	2	1	0	1	3	3	+5
L. Lacan	34	13	5-13	2-3	1-2	2	3	0	4	0	1	1	3	+5
A. Edwards	12	5	2-4	0-0	1-1	2	1	2	0	1	1	1	2	-12
N. Angloma	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	+1
K. Burke	23	16	6-8	3-4	1-1	0	2	3	2	0	0	0	0	-4
S. Rivers	16	4	1-4	0-1	2-2	2	1	1	1	0	0	2	0	-8
G. Kneepkens	5	2	0-2	0-2	2-2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	+3